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City Council Minutes December 18, 1989 Page 3 e CONSISTENT WITH THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ALONG DODGE AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that even though this may be zone changed, there is still control that can be placed on the developer, and the Planning Commission and Council are aware of the concerns of the residents. Counci~member Schuldt indicated that he had no problem with the R-2b zone change along Auburn Street, however he did have a concern with the commercial line along 5th Street. He indicated that his concern is based on the type of businesses which can go into a C-3 zone and further that he is concerned that these businesses can be extended down and intrude into the single family homes. Councilmember Schuldt stated that he preferred the proposal that was previously presented to the Council which divided the commercial property into C-2 and C-3. MOTION PASSED 4-1. Councilmember Schuldt opposed. 4.2 John Hansen Administrative Subdivision/Public Hearin~ - AS-89-012 Mayor Tralle indicated that the applicant is requesting to subdivide an 80 acre parcel of land into three parcels; two 10 acre parcels and the third lot being the remainder of the land. e Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. Mr. Richard Gruys of 2347 Monroe Street indicated that he had no opposition to the proposed administrative subdivision, however he did have a concern regarding the possible improvement of Monroe Street. He indicated that he would like some indication from the City Council that Monroe Street will not be improved in the near future because there are not enough people to bear the assessment cost. Mr. Al Kastendick of 21975 Monroe Street indicated that he shared the same concern as Mr. Gruys. Mr. Gary Black of 10276 221st Avenue NW indicated that he is opposed to the subdivision. He stated that he would like to see the area remain in large agricultural lots because most of the area is farm area. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e Council discussed the possibility of a future road improvement to Monroe Street. Mayor Tralle questioned whether an impact fee could be tied to the property which is being subdivided and collected by the future purchasers of the property. Tim Keane indicated that our City Ordinance does not allow that. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, indicated that Monroe Street is an existing street and that there are two existing houses on this street and another possible two houses to be added with the administrative subdivision. He indicated that he did not feel this was enough to warrant a road improvement. The City Administrator indicated that these are 10 acre